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1.9 miles
Distance
269 ft
Climb
-269 ft
Descent
00:14:49
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
140 ft
Altitude min
226 ft
Altitude max
222 ft
Altitude start
223 ft
Altitude end
-17.1%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
3,701 ft
Distance climb
4,311 ft
Distance down
2,231 ft
Distance flat
00:14:49
Avg time

Green Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fountainhead Regional Park
    Fairfax Station, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1861 in Mountain Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    NOVA Parks

Fountainhead Regional Park has one of the best trail systems in the northern Virginia area. The green loop is enjoyable, with berms, tabletops, bridges, as well as more natural features like exposed rocks and roots. It's a stand alone beginner loop and also serves as the feeder for both Blue and Black loops. Stay right, and over, at the bridge to return to the lot and stay on Green.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 220 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,801 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Aug 31, 2026 @ 4:45pm (America/New_York)
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Aug 19, 2026 @ 4:39pm (America/New_York)
Aug 19, 2026
 Tree down blocking trai
Jul 19, 2026 @ 12:45pm (America/New_York)
Jul 19, 2026
Not approved
The trails are closed with a gate posting a sign which says mountain bike trails are closed — no trespassing. The gates are locked. I’m...
Jun 21, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/New_York)
Jun 21, 2026
 Running awesome
Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York)
Apr 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.64 (25 votes)
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        Directions to green-loop-40877 trailhead (38.724230, -77.329840)
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        5:16 | 2148 | Aug 16, 2020 , Fairfax Station

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        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 845 ft • 2 • Loop •
        This route is a great way to balance your time, energy, and fun at Fountainhead. The route covers all of...
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        Fountainhead Blue Loop
        ★ 4.5 • 6 miles • 662 ft • 12 • Loop •
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        Fountainhead Black Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,504 ft • 17 • Loop •
        4.8 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Green Loop

        ▼ Where is Green Loop located?
        Green Loop is located in Fountainhead Regional Park, Fairfax Station, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fountainhead Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.72423, -77.32984.
        ▼ How hard is Green Loop?
        Green Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Green Loop?
        Green Loop has 269 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 269 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 140 ft to 226 ft.
        ▼ Is Green Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Green Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Green Loop?
        Green Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Green Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Green Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Green Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Green Loop are:
        • July (232 activities)
        • October (187 activities)
        • June (142 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Green Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Green Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Green Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Green Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Green Loop?
        Green Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 7,849 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,772 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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